The city of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Bucks have announced extra precautions in the lead-up to Sunday’s Game 7 against Boston, following an explosion of gunfire after Game 6.
Hundreds of fans were sent racing for cover after shots rang out in Milwaukee’s Deer District on Friday night.
#BREAKING: People are being evacuated after reported shoots at Bucks game
Hundreds of terrified #Bucks fans running from Deer District game in Milwaukee after reports of multiple #shots fired two people have been shot 1 person has been arrested.#Milwaukee #Wisconsin #Shooting pic.twitter.com/gR6c2TejJb— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) May 14, 2022
Scene at W. Highland and MLK. Police tell us two shot and one in custody. This happened right as Bucks/Celts was wrapping up. The shooting sent many people running from the Deer District. Police are pushing folks back atm. Scene expanding. @tmj4 pic.twitter.com/avtp737cXg
— Bruce Harrison (@BruceHarrisonTV) May 14, 2022
Here’s what the Milwaukee district looks like right now. Couple of stragglers leaving bars and lots of #trash. A #violent and sad ending to the night right outside a space this community.#Bucks #shots #Milwaukee #Wisconsin #Shooting pic.twitter.com/9gf8o0qeZY
— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) May 14, 2022
Seventeen people were injured and five were arrested. In response, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson put a curfew in place for everyone under the age of 21.
In addition, the Bucks canceled their planned outdoor watch party for the final game of the series.
The #Bucks statement on the two shootings near Fiserv Forum last night includes the unsurprising news they are canceling the watch party planned for tomorrow night. pic.twitter.com/lYLGjuIqkG
— Zach Heilprin (@ZachHeilprin) May 14, 2022
Game 7 between the Bucks and Celtics will take place Sunday at 3:30 EST.
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